A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 166978 Details
Epoch: 7 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 167000 epoch_slot_no: 15800 block_no: 166969 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1714 time: 2017-11-01 13:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x260892e67ac601984a423c8be914c81f6b4b230aedc16a5b355c0c8e3aab90f8Block Operator
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